Judge permanently closes West Jackson nightclub deemed ‘nuisance’
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A West Jackson nightclub deemed a nuisance by city officials has been permanently shut down. On ...
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Four from Jackson arrested after stolen car recovered at Ridgeland hotel
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WLBT) - Three minors and one 18-year-old have been arrested after a stolen car was recovered at a Ridgeland hotel. According to the Ridgeland Police Department, officers patrolled ...
Council committee holds off on vote that would increase pay for six department heads
On Thursday, the Council Finance Committee held off on voting for changing the pay range for six department heads until additional information could be provided. Council Vice-President Brian Grizzell ...
Josh Hubbard plays lights out in loss against No. 4 Alabama
Residents struggle with dilapidated properties, no response from City of Jackson ...
Bill to expand school choice in failing schools and districts sparks controversy
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Mississippi has put some school choice in place through the years but there’s been a push and pull ...
Suspect refuses to pull over, leads Capitol Police on chase
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A suspect is in custody after Capitol Police attempted to pull him over and he led officers on a ...
Nissan offering voluntary buyout packages to some employees at Canton plant
CANTON, Miss. (WLBT) - Major changes are on the way to the Nissan Manufacturing Plant in Canton. Jobs will soon be cut and eliminated. This comes as Nissan offers voluntary buyout packages to certain ...
Patients and healthcare advocates push for lawmakers to expand Medicaid
Patient Advocacy Day found the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Lung Association, and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society rallying for legislative support for Medicaid expansion. Despite ...
Flu rates spike across the state
Mississippi is one of 14 states with a “very high” influenza-like illness activity level for the week ending on January 18.
Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act approved by the House of Representatives
According to Speaker White’s statement, several neighboring states offer parental leave already but Mississippi doesn’t currently offer any type of parental leave for state employees.
State Fire Marshal: Thalia Mara Hall ‘did not meet standards to reopen’
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The state’s top fire inspector says Thalia Mara Hall can’t safety reopen, following a walkthrough of ...
Multiple suspected undocumented immigrants captured after sexual assault incident at Madison restaurant
MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) - Multiple people were detained by ICE agents after an alleged sexual assault incident at a Madison restaurant. Authorities were called to Fernando’s around 1:20 a.m. Thursday ...